Qualitative analysis explores LARS self-management experiences via online peer support app
Rectal cancer survivors share experiences using online peer support app for bowel symptoms
A qualitative analysis of 45 rectal cancer survivors with low anterior resection syndrome (LARS) participating in an online peer support app…
Rectal cancer survivors found comfort in an online app where peer support and diet tips helped them manage painful bowel symptoms after surg…
Pyloroplasty during minimally invasive esophagectomy linked to fewer short-term complications
Does adding a stomach procedure during esophageal cancer surgery reduce complications?
A Phase III randomized controlled trial in 134 evaluable patients undergoing MIE or RAMIE found adding pyloroplasty was associated with fewe…
Adding a small stomach procedure during esophageal cancer surgery reduced early pneumonia and leaks in the first 30 days, prompting doctors …
Review analyzes PANoptosis mechanisms and potential treatments for ischemia-reperfusion injury
Review explores a new cell death process in organ damage after blood flow returns
A systematic review analyzed the concept, molecular mechanisms, and potential treatment strategies targeting PANoptosis in ischemia-reperfus…
A new cell death process called PANoptosis drives organ damage when blood flow returns after a blockage, offering fresh targets for future t…
Short-course antibiotics after appendectomy for complicated appendicitis show similar infection risk to long-course therapy
Short-course antibiotics after complicated appendectomy show similar infection risk to longer courses
A meta-analysis of 3251 patients from 4 RCTs and 9 observational studies found short-course antibiotic therapy (<3 days) after appendectomy …
Shorter antibiotics after complicated appendectomy carry similar infection risks to longer courses while often shortening hospital stays.